A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-02
Summary:

Playgoers who have not been fortunate enough to pay a visit to the Theatre Royal during the Forbes Russell season should bear in mind the coming three days' engagement of this really first-class company at the Star, commencing Wednesday. For these performances, the Company has selected the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-21
Summary:

London, April 19 – Lord Roberts addressed a great demonstration at the Town Hall: 'While the politicians were still blind and indifferent to the revolution in public opinion on the subject of national service, it was one of the greatest which had taken place during the past 75 years.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-03
Summary:

Romance,' the appealing drama to be presented at the Star tonight, has gained for itself a worldwide reputation. It was originally played in London by Doris Keene. The Forbes Russell Company gives a delightful rendering of the drama. In the previous appearance at the Theatre Royal here,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-13
Summary:

Following on their season at the Theatre Royal, the Forbes Russell Company are appearing at the Star for three nights, presenting that old favourite 'Paddy, the Next Best Thing.' Performers include Niqua Lewis, Frederick Burtwell, Guy Buckley, Enid Sass and Billie Sinclair. Tonight the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16
Summary:

Robert W. Service's 'The Law of the Yukon,' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening in film form under that name. Edward Earle takes a role in the film also.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-16 - 1910-11-18
Summary:

Pictorial and musical entertainment tonight under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-02
Summary:

William Fox presents William Russell in 'The Challenge of the Law.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-12
Summary:

Tonight at the Star, the Forbes Russell Company commences a three nights engagement, their first presentation being 'Paddy the Next Best Thing,' a comedy by Gertrude Page. The company is well-known in Hongkong, and their success in Kowloon seems assured.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-12
Summary:

The popular Forbes Russell Company open at the Star tonight in 'Paddy the Next Best Thing.' Produced by Forbes Company, the comedy is about the best ones seen in the colony for years. The 5:30 matinee has 'Human Hearts' as the attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-12 - 1910-11-15
Summary:

Pictorial and musical entertainment on the opening night (16th Novemeber) under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-02
Summary:

William Russell in 'The Challenge of the Law.' December 2 Remarks: Commencing Sunday 3rd.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

Wednesday till Saturday, 'Eastward Ho!', featuring William Russell, a William Fox production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-01
Summary:

William Russell in 'The Challenge of the Law,' a love story as sweet as the breath of a June morning, with daring and adventure as a background.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-01 - 1910-11-11
Summary:

Open shortly with a high-class pictorial, dramatic, and musical entertainment under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson (lately stage manager, Dallas' and Bandmann's Opera Companies)

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-02
Summary:

William Russell's latest William Fox production, 'The Challenge of the Law' will be screened at the World Theatre tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-10-24 - 1910-10-29
Summary:

The opening of the Bijou Scenic Theatre (Flower Street) with the latest London and Paris Pictures under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson (lately stage manager, Dallas' and Bandmann's Opera Companies)

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-24
Summary:

Tess of the Storm Country' is a new production at the Coronet, starring Mary Pickford, Lloyd Hughes, Gloria Hope, David Torrence, Forrest Robinson, Jean Hersholt, Danny Hoy, Robert Russell, Gus Saville and Madame de Bodamere. With the introduction of all the actors.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

The Forbe-Russell Company provided a farewell performance of 'The Naughty Wife' to Hongkong last night in the Star. Performers included Niqua Lewis and Frederick Burtwell.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-05
Summary:

The Forbes Russell Comedy Company will say 'Adios' to Hongkong tonight, after the fall of the curtain upon 'Peg o' My Heart.' Successful as their brief season at the Star has been, there is every indication that the records will go by the board tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' is a strong film attraction at the Star. A special attraction for the three nights beginning Monday will be the Forbes Russell Comedy Company in a selection for their repertoire: 'Paddy the Next Best Thing,' 'Secrets,' and…